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10 Apps for Introducing Math

By Graphite by Common Sense Media

01/16/14

Common Sense Media’s service Graphite, which offers independent ratings and reviews on learning apps and websites, has compiled this list of its top note-taking apps and websites. For complete reviews, and for each app’s "Learning Rating," visit the Graphite website.

4. Motion Math: Hungry GuppyPrice: $3.99Concepts: Addition, decision-making, thinking criticallyGrade Levels: PreK-2
In Motion Math: Hungry Guppy, kids touch, drag and combine dots or number bubbles to make food for a hungry guppy. The app gives feeding hints, and kids advance as they feed the right amounts. Best used for one-on-one play. Read the full review.

5. Todo K-2 Math PracticePrice: Free Concepts: Counting, numbers, part-whole relationships Grade Levels: PreK-2
Designed with learning differences in mind (including kids with special needs), Todooffers Common Core-aligned math activities for a range of learners in preK-2 grade levels. The lack of student accounts and dashboard make this app useful for independent learning. Read the full review.

6. Playful Minds: MathPrice: Free Concepts: Money, patterns, motivation, academic developmentGrade Levels: K-2
Set on a tropical island, Playful Minds Mathis a game that teaches Common Core-aligned math skills. Tasks include counting, patterns, size comparisons, matching, number order and adding one more. Teachers or parents can track progress. Read the full review.

7. Bugs and NumbersPrice: $2.99Concepts: Grouping, measurement, numbersGrade Levels: K-3Bugs and Numbers is designed for insect-loving kids who will love learning math concepts from realistic-lookingcritters. The app covers multiple skills including basics such as counting money, telling time, fractions, measurements, sorting and matching. Read the full review.

8. Teachley: Addimal AdventurePrice: FreeConcepts: Arithmetic, counting, numbersGrade Levels: K-3Teachley: Addimal Adventure takes kids through an adventure led by jungle “addimal” characters who help kids learn single-digit addition. By using addition strategies —counting one or all, doubles, tens and memory—kids can build a strong foundation of essential math skills. Read the full review.

9. Kodable ProPrice: Free, $6.99Concepts: Logic, sequencing, using and applying technologyGrade Levels: K-5Kodable introduces kids to the logic and concepts for computer programming. Engaging short videos and games slowly build on difficulty and complexity, keeping kids challenged but not overwhelmed as they master sequences. Read the full review.

Price: $2.99Concepts: Arithmetic, strategy, problem-solvingGrade Levels: 1-6
In Mystery Math Museum, kids explore the quirky and cool rooms of museums to collect numbers. To move from room to room, they then use these numbers to complete math. There are eight different museums with different themes to discover. Read the full review.

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